It’s not unusual to question whether or not you are in the right job. And even if you determine you are not, you may be confused about what jobs to consider instead. Are you a recent graduate wondering what path to focus on? Perhaps you find yourself mid-career and realizing you need a change. Now what?
Career exploration is an intentional journey that helps you decide what your next steps should be. It is a process that may take a while as you need to understand what drives you and what you’re good at, then research potential careers that match your strengths. Be patient as you move through each stage to ultimately feel more fulfilled in your career and contact an Ignite career coach for a little extra support at 410-466-9200.
FIND YOUR "WHY"
Understand who you are in order to progress in your career
First, you need to gain clarity on your skills, strengths, and what you enjoy doing.
Then, you can investigate possible careers that appeal to you.
And finally, you put it all together and create an action plan to move forward.
DEAR CAREER COACH
I’m not sure how to determinemy skills and interests. Are there any free assessments I can use?
Yes, there are several online assessments you can use to determine where you excel and what you have to offer an employer (and yourself)! Here at Ignite, we use SkillScan, but there are many free tools you can try, including:
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FEATURED JOBS
Ignite Employer Representatives have relationships with 300+ hiring managers in the Baltimore community and beyond.
Positions for various interests and abilities can be found on our site, including:
